Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Christmas carol to be premiered at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Christmas carol to be premiered at St Mary’s Church

A Christmas carol specially composed for Nantwich will be premiered before a packed crowd at St Mary’s Church on December 16.

The Nantwich Carol, celebrating the town’s historic and famous cheese industry, will have its official unveiling during Nantwich Choral Society’s festive family concert this Saturday.

December 12, 2017
Nantwich Film Club to screen comedy drama Mindhorn

Nantwich Film Club to screen comedy drama Mindhorn

Nantwich Film Club is showing the comedy drama called Mindhorn on December 11.

Richard Thorncroft is a has-been British TV actor who used to be famous in the late 1980s for playing the charismatic lead role in the Isle of Man detective show Mindhorn, a character with a Robotic eye that can literally “see the truth”.

December 8, 2017
Nantwich Singers set for Christmas Carols performance at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers set for Christmas Carols performance at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers will be presenting an hour’s concert of Christmas Carols on December 9 in St Mary’s Church.

The chamber group of 16 voices will perform under the theme “A Spotless rose” – taken from an ancient German hymn “Es ist ein ros entsprungen”, translated as “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming”.

November 28, 2017
Final live comedy show of year set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Final live comedy show of year set for Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another stellar bill for the final show of the season.

The first act of the evening on Friday December 1 is Mark Nelson.

November 26, 2017
Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years with special museum exhibition

Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years with special museum exhibition

An exhibition celebrating 50 years of work by Nantwich Civic Society has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The Society is a voluntary organisation, which campaigns to improve the environment and the quality of life in Nantwich.

November 23, 2017
What’s On at Christmas – events coming up in and around Nantwich

What’s On at Christmas – events coming up in and around Nantwich

It’s that time of year again – and we’re inundated with requests to publicise Christmas events.

So here is the latest rundown of what’s on as we approach the festivities.

November 22, 2017
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fayre will take place this weekend, November 25.

The event will feature goods made by the museum’s Craft Group, and will take place 10.30am to 3pm.

November 20, 2017
Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Top children’s author Matt Buckingham will be telling stories when he visits Nantwich Library later this month.

Something fishy will be going on when Matt drops in on Saturday November 25, when he will be bringing his much-loved character Bright Stanley to the Beam Street venue.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum’s second fund-raising Quiz Night will take place on Sunday November 26 at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston.

The event follows the success of a previous event earlier in the year.

November 16, 2017
Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Shoppers have the chance to buy original gifts from local craftspeople at a Christmas Artisan Market being held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The market will be staged on Saturday December 2, when the college’s mini zoo will also be open with a special visit from Father Christmas.

November 15, 2017
REVIEW: “White Christmas” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “White Christmas” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Local theatre company Curtain Call is getting in the festive spirit this week with its production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Crewe Lyceum.

Directed by Joel Montague, this feel-good show is full of wonderful singing, exceptional choreography and has an amazing live orchestra.

November 10, 2017
Nantwich Concert Band unveil Christmas concert plan

Nantwich Concert Band unveil Christmas concert plan

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage its popular annual Christmas concert on Saturday December 9.

The performance will take place at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street from 7.30pm.

November 8, 2017
Nantwich Film Club to screen acclaimed movie Lion

Nantwich Film Club to screen acclaimed movie Lion

Nantwich Film Club is showing the critically acclaimed film called Lion on Monday November 13.

The film tells the story of Saroo, a little 5-year-old indian child who roams the streets with his older brother.

November 8, 2017